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Location | |
Fast Data | |
Capital city | Manila |
State | Presidential Republic |
Coin | Philippine Peso (PHP) |
Area | 300,000 km2 |
Population | 99,725,800 (2014 estimate) |
Language | Filipino |
Religion | Christians (mostly Catholics): 85% |
Calling Code | 63 |
Internet TLD | .ph |
Time zone | (UTC 8) |
The Philippines is its island country Southeast Asia.
At a glance
Appropriate visit period
Languages
Areas
The Philippines consists of three archipelagos
Luzon The northernmost archipelago includes the island of the same name, the largest in the Philippines and the 15th largest island in the world. In the Luzon is the capital of the Philippines Manila and the Quezon City, the largest city in the country. |
Βισάγιας The central island complex. You say, Bohol, Negros, Cloth, Samar, Cebu are the main islands. |
Mindanao |
Important cities
Manila. —
Baguio. —
Cebu. —
Νταβάο. —
Tagbilaran. —
Vegan. - In 1999, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Zamboanga. —
Additional tourist destinations
Banaoue. - The Banawue area is known mainly for its impressive rice fields.
Batangas. - One of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The pristine beaches are offered for free diving